AbiSee Eye-Pal ROL User Manual

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Eye-Pal ROL

User Manual

ABiSee, Inc.
20 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
www.abisee.com
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Eye-Pal ROL User Manual ABiSee, Inc. 20 Main St. Acton, MA 01720 www.abisee.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Battery Charge Status ..................9 Charging the Battery ......................10 Extending Battery Life ......................10 Reading with the Eye-Pal ROL for the First Time ..............10 Navigation and Settings ......................11 Main Menu ..........................11 Scan and Read ........................11 Positioning the document:......................11...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of the ROL, please contact us at ABiSee, Inc. using the contact information on the last page of this manual - your feedback is greatly appreciated.
  • Page 5: The Basics

    The Basics Reading Cameras The ROL has two 5 mega pixel cameras. Both cameras work simultaneously to take a snapshot of your material. Position the document sideways in front of the ROL. The optimal camera-viewable area is a letter/A4 paper-sized (8.5" by 11") rectangle alongside the front of the device.
  • Page 6: Buttons, Controls, Connections

    Buttons, Controls, Connections...
  • Page 7 The Front Panel has these Buttons: Home Button: press it to get to the Main Menu • Scan Button: press it to take a snapshot of a document • • Volume Knob: turn it to control the volume Right Roller: use it to scroll down the menu (voice prompts will be given for •...
  • Page 8: Audio Output Socket

    The Right Roller This is located on the front right shoulder of the device. Scroll it up or down to go through the voice prompted menu options. In reading mode –scroll up or down to go to the previous or next line. The Left Roller This is located on the front left shoulder of the device.
  • Page 9: Power And Battery

    Power and Battery Power Switch Button The Power switch Button is located on the front of the device in the lower left corner. Power Indicator Light The Power indicator light is located above the power Button. The light glows steady green when the device is on; the light blinks when device is in standby mode;...
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    In general, charging a depleted ROL battery to full capacity takes approximately two hours. A fully charged ROL battery lasts for about five hours of continued use. Please note that for safety reasons, only the adapter supplied by ABiSee, Inc. should be used to charge the ROL device. Extending Battery Life...
  • Page 11: Navigation And Settings

    Positioning the document: Position the document sideways in front of Eye-Pal ROL. The optimal camera- viewable area is a letter/A4 paper-sized (8.5" by 11") rectangle alongside the front of the device. The orientation of the document will not influence the recognition of the text.
  • Page 12: Reading Speed

    Reading Speed The speed with which the document is read aloud by the ROL is controlled by the Left Roller or through the Settings. To change the reading speed while the ROL reading aloud, simply scroll the Left Roller up or down. In order to change the Reading speed through the settings, press the Home Button to go to the Main Menu.
  • Page 13: Managing Documents

    press and hold the left and right arrow buttons simultaneously until you hear the announcement "Switched to table mode." Press the same two buttons again when you want to switch back. Press the up and down arrow buttons simultaneously to hear the orientation of the document.
  • Page 14: Saving A Multi-Page Document Or Book

    Press the Scan Button to scan the document. After the ROL starts reading the text, press and hold the Action Button, then press the Back Button. Three op- tions will be given: • Save: • Open: • Delete: If the first option you hear is Save, press the Action Button. If the first option you hear is not Save, use the Right Roller until you come to the Save option, and then press the Action Button.
  • Page 15: Opening A Single-Page Document

    • Save: • Open: • Delete: If the first option you hear is Save, press the Action Button. If the first option you hear is not Save, use the Right Roller until you come to the Save option, and then press the Action Button. The Save menu offer three options: •...
  • Page 16: Converting A Book To Text

    the book you would like to open. The book will open in a JPG format initially, and then it will be converted to text and read aloud. Converting a Book to Text Select the Open option as instructed in the previous paragraph. Press the Action Button to select a book you’d like to read.
  • Page 17: Deleting A Document

    arrow to go to the previous word; Press right arrow to go to the next word. Press the Action Button to pause/resume reading. Deleting a Document To delete a previously saved document or book, go to the Main Menu and select the Scan and Read Option with the Action Button, and then press the Back Button.
  • Page 18: Clock/Alarm Clock

    • Next 31 days • All Reminders For any of the above options, you will use the Right Roller to scroll through saved reminders, or hear the message that there is no reminders for the selected day. To add a new reminder select the “Add Reminder” option. Select a date using the Left Roller to change the month, and the Right Roller to change the day of the month.
  • Page 19: Help

    AbiSee, Inc or your local dealer and can be installed by selecting this setting. Reset All Settings PLEASE NOTE: The ROL must be turned off/on after changing the Time and Date. Help Select the Help option from the Main Menu to hear the detailed description of the ROL functionality and how to use each function.
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Safety Rules

    • Do not open the ROL under any circumstances; it will void the warranty. • Contact AbiSee or your dealer for service if necessary. Remember that the battery is built-in, and cannot be removed. • Do not expose the ROL to excessive heat or direct sunlight to avoid risk of •...
  • Page 21: Appendix B. Troubleshooting

    • the power adaptor is firmly connected to the ROL and to the power outlet. If the adaptor still does not power the unit, contact Abisee or your ABiSee distributor. If the battery does not power the ROL, The battery may be depleted.
  • Page 22: Contact Abisee

    Contact ABiSee: We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. Our business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST. By Phone: 1-978-635-0202 By Fax: 1-253-595-3623 By E-mail: Sales: sales@ABiSee.com Tech Support: support@ABiSee.com General Info: info@ABiSee.com By Mail: ABiSee, Inc.

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